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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 5§ 12475 Payroll Certification Requirements

§ 12475 Payroll Certification Requirements

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§ 12475 Payroll Certification Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Bosses must tell the money person right away if someone's pay changes.
  • •The money person will pay people based on what the boss says.
  • •The boss has to follow all the rules when telling the money person about pay changes.

Example

If your boss gives you a raise, they must tell the payroll office quickly.

Your boss has to follow the rules and tell the payroll office about your raise so you get the right amount of money in your paycheck.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12475 Payroll Certification Requirements

Each appointing power shall correctly and promptly certify to the Controller all changes, modifications, additions and deletions to the pay roll roster in compliance with all applicable civil service, fiscal, and other pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. The Controller shall disburse or otherwise act in reliance upon all pay roll roster certifications and attendance reports certified to the Controller by the respective appointing powers. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1146.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

appointing powerControllerpay roll rostercertifyapplicable civil service, fiscal, and other pertinent laws, rules, and regulations

Related Statutes

  • § 12470 Uniform State Payroll System
  • § 12473 Employee Pay Period Changes
  • § 12474 State Employee Payroll Roster
  • § 12477 Controller Rulemaking Exemptions
  • § 12478 Lost Payroll Warrant Replacement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12475.
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